Subtract 14/35 from 56/9, Solve 6 2/9

Subtract 14/35 from 56/9

1^st number: 6 2/9, 2^nd number: 14/35

56/9 - 14/35 is 262/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 35 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
56/9 = 56 × 35/9 × 35 = 1960/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
14/35 = 14 × 9/35 × 9 = 126/315
Subtract the two like fractions:
1960/315 - 126/315 = 1960 - 126/315 = 1834/315
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 262/45
In mixed form: 537/45

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